Tree-spraying device.



H. H. HARDIE.

TREE SPRAYING DEVICE.

APPLICATION FILED 11111116.1911.

1,079,335, Patented Nov. 25, 1913.

HENRY H. HAEDIE,

or HUDSON, MICHIGAN, AssrGNOR To THE HAEDIE iitANUrAC-v TUBING COMPANY, OE HUDSON, MICHIGAN, A CORPORATION OE MICHIGAN.

TREE-SPEAYING DEVICE.

I Specification ofl Letters atent.

7h all whom t may concern: l

Be it known that I, HENRY II. HARDIE, a citizen of the United States of America, residing at Hudson, in the county of Lenawee and State of Michigan, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Tree-Spraying Devices, of which the foltially in section; Fig. 4 is a cross section on line wam' Fig.- 1.

My improvementis adapted for use with any suitable construction of liquid pumping apparatus (not shown) by which the liquid for forming the spray is delivered to the discharge' nozzle. y It is desirable to discharge the liquid in the form of a fine spray, as this more uniformly distributes it over the leaves and branches of the plant or tree. Such a fine spray can be produced in various Ways but it is diicult to obtain a fine sprayl that will carry more than a short distance from the discharge end of the nozzle. Thus, while it is possible to effectively spray the lower brancheswith such a device, the higher branches can only be rreached by av longer stream. If on the other hand, a constru'ction of nozzle is used for delivering a longer stream 1t 1s4 not as eHect-ive for the treatment of the lower branches.` My improvement is designed to overcome these dificulties by a construction of nozzle capable of adjustment for either ainespreading spray discharge which will only carry a short distance, or a longer stream where needed.

Another feature is the means of control by which the operator standing on the ground can adjust the nozzle and, produce any degree of variation from the short spreading discharge to the longer more concentrated discharge, accordingto `the requirements of the work. 4

In detail. A is a tubular holder or handle preferably of bamboo rod, B is a coupling at the lower end of the ro'd for connecting the same with the hose or ered, and C is o' the liquid.-

D is a discharge pipe extending from the valve C through the bamboo pole to the nozzle E and preferably bent so as to direct the discharge from the nozzle obliquely.

For producing a fine spreading spray, a centrifugal discharge is obt-ained preferably by passing the liquid through a disk F having a circular `series of inclined ports G therethrough discharging into a chamber H having a central discharge port I formed a valve for turning on' or 5in a t'hin disk J. The disks F and J are i`secured to; the nozzle Itachable screw cap preferably by the de- K, and a gasket L is 'employed for separating the' disks to form the chamber I-I, and leakage through the joint in also for preventing the cap. Thus when the liquid is forced into vthe nozzle and through the inclined ports G it will be caused to rapidly rotate in the chamber H and when discharged through the port I will inclined ports G the disk F is provided with the port I, and a conical Eranged to seat in the spread into a fine' spray. In addition to the a central conical port M in'alinem'ent with plug N is arpor't M. The plug O which passing out gland P extends down- N is secured to a" rod through a packing @ward adjacent to the pole and to a point near' the lower end thereof where it is prof vided with an operatinghandle Q. A guide R slidably secures the lower end of the rod O and a spring S l abutting against said guide,

and a collar T on the rod serves to normally hold the plug N in contact with its seat.

With the construction as described in operation, the' nozzle is normally adjusted to discharge the liquid through the inclined ports- G so as to produce the centrifugal spray, and this ladjustment is the one which is used for the larger part of the work. When however, itis necessary to obtain a longer stream the Operator by drawing downward the hook handle Q will withdraw theplug N from its seat, permitting the direct discharge ofthe liquid through the port M to the port I. This adjustment doesnot cut OH the liquid from the inclined ports G, but if the port M is widely opened PatenteaNov. 25, 191s;

p conduit (not: shown) through which the liquid is deliv combined with the rotating liquid in the.

chamber H producing a spray longer than with the normal action,but still of the spreadin character. A further opening of the port will produce afurther modified stream, and thus by properly manipulating the handle Q any effect desired may be obtained. v

My improved apparatus is particularly designed for use with poles or extension nozzles of considerable length as for instance from six to twelve feet. With these long rods the means for varying the character of thespray is particularly useful and enables the operator to prformwork that would be otherwise diflicult or impossible.

What I claim'as my invention is:

vtion 'with a member forming an extended nozzle, of a chambered fitting at the upper end of said member, a disk in said chamports therethrough for causing the' rotation of the liquid, afcentrally apertured disk through which the rotating liquid is discharged, a port through the first mentioned disk in alinement with saidcentral port, and means for variably restricting the last mentioned port.

2, In a .spraying apparatus, the'combination with' a member formingan extended nozzle,"of a chambered fitting at the upper end of said member arranged to discharge the liquid in an oblique direction, means for causing the rotation of the liquid discharge from said fitting, a port in said fitting for discharging a non-rotating stream, a plug for normally closing said port, and a rod for actuating said plug extending to the lower end ofsaid member and operable therefrom.

3. In a liquid spraying apparatus, a member forming an extended nozzle, a' fitting at the upper end of. said member comprising a chamber-ed casing, an apertured disk formingthe discharge from said casing, a disk within said casing parallel to said apertured disk having inclined ports therethrough, and a lcentrally taperingport in alinement with the discharge port, a tapering plug-normally seated in said tapering port, a rod connected to said plug and-extending out through said fitting and downward to the lower end of said member,a spring for normally holding said plug to its seat, and a handle for actuating said rod to withdraw the plug from its seat.

4. In av spraying apparatus, the combina-A tion with a member forming an extended nozzle, of alchambered ttin at the upper end of said member arrange to discharge the liquid inan oblique direction, said chambered fitting being provided with a continuously open centrifugal discharge means, a

port for discharging a non-rotating stream, a valve normally closingv said port, and means extending to the lower end of said y'member for 'adjusting' said valve vfrom its sea't in a direction substantially parallel to the direction of discharge to variably change 5, the character of the spray. 1. In a spraying apparatus, the combina- 5. In a Spraying apparatus, a liquid dis- .charge nozzle comprising a chambered cas` ing, a disk in said chambered casing vhaving lobliquely arranged ports therethrough for bered fitting having obliquely arranged j causing the ro-tation ofthe liquid, a'centrally apertured disk through which the rotating liquid is discharged, a port through the firstmentioned disk in alinement with said central port,and means for variably restricting the last-mentioned port.

6. In a spraying apparatus, a liquid discharge nozzle comprising a chambered casf ing, 'an apertured disk forming the discharge .from said casing, a disk within said casing parallel to said apertured disk having inclined ports therethrough and a central tapered port in alinement with the discharge port, a tapering plug normally seated in said tapering port, a spring for normally holding said plug to its seat, and meansV for variably adjusting said'plug against the tension of said spring.

In testimony whereof I aiix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

HENRY H. HARDIE. Witnesses:-

M. M. KELLEY, GHAs. J. Pnosr. 

